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"Castle" in Italian: castello
il castello
Castle in Italian is il castello (kah-STEHL-loh), masculine. Plural i castelli. Visitare un castello is a classic weekend plan.
Weekend plan
Domenica visitiamo il castello sulla collina.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce castello
Say it
kah-STEHL-loh
/kaˈstɛl.lo/
Castello stresses STEHL: kah-STEHL-loh. Double l. Soft c.
"Castle" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| il castello | the castle Default noun. | Default noun. |
| castello medievale | medieval castle Guided tours. | Guided tours. |
| i castelli | the castles Plural. | Plural. |
| visita al castello | castle visit Tickets and plans. | Tickets and plans. |
How to use castello in real life
- 1Weekend plan
Domenica visitiamo il castello sulla collina.
Sunday we're visiting the castle on the hill.
Il castello.
- 2Ticket desk
Il castello chiude alle sei di sera.
The castle closes at six in the evening.
Il castello.
- 3Photo stop
Da qui si vede tutto il castello.
From here you can see the whole castle.
Il castello.
Mistakes English speakers make with castello
Incorrect: La castello è antico.
Correct: Il castello è antico.
Masculine: il castello.
Incorrect: Andiamo al castle.
Correct: Andiamo al castello.
Use castello, not English castle.
Good to know
Italy is packed with castelli—some are museums, some are hotels. Locals still say andiamo al castello for a sunny outing.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Planning a day trip
ChatPal
Vuoi vedere il castello o il lago?
Do you want to see the castle or the lake?
You
Il castello, se il tempo resta bello.
The castle, if the weather stays nice.
ChatPal
Ok. Il castello apre alle dieci.
Ok. The castle opens at ten.
You
Partiamo alle nove.
Let's leave at nine.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Castle" in Italian
Gender?
Masculine: il castello.
Plural?
I castelli.
Visit a castle?
Visitare un castello.
At the castle?
Al castello.
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